Cheaper alternative to powergrid end links?
11-18-2012, 11:56 AM
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Cheaper alternative to powergrid end links? I just can not see spending $160 on a set of adjustable end links. On gm parts direct the Z06 links are $22 but not adjustable. How do these compare to the powergrid http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html Is there any other alternative other than powergrid or stock z06? I feel if I was going to go with the z06 links, i might as well go with the adjustable ones which are half the price of powergrid. BTW I am lowered on eibach springs. Thanks for any input.
11-18-2012, 12:26 PM
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Heim joints (featured in the Ecklers end links you found) are terrible. They rattle so badly that Corvette users often complain that it's embarrassing and go back to stock.
I agree that you shouldn't pay $160 for a pair of PowerGrid end links. I had a 45 minute conversation with the owner--frankly, he's not the kind of person you want to give your money to. He's basically just taking the stock C6 Corvette end links (worth $20), tapping them out, and marking them up by 300-400%.
After much research, I found the same kind of OEM bearing in an adjustable endlink from another vendor. $75 for a full set of 4 endlinks. I've been running them for months with no problems and no noise. If you need to shorten them up, it's easy to cut them equally and adjust accordingly.
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I agree that you shouldn't pay $160 for a pair of PowerGrid end links. I had a 45 minute conversation with the owner--frankly, he's not the kind of person you want to give your money to. He's basically just taking the stock C6 Corvette end links (worth $20), tapping them out, and marking them up by 300-400%.
After much research, I found the same kind of OEM bearing in an adjustable endlink from another vendor. $75 for a full set of 4 endlinks. I've been running them for months with no problems and no noise. If you need to shorten them up, it's easy to cut them equally and adjust accordingly.
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11-18-2012, 02:11 PM
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Fuzzy- I just want to make sure the link is correct since it is for a miata. If so then im in. They will fit front and rear? Do I have to do any mod to the car or sway bar to make them fit or just throw them right in and adjust? Did you have to cut the length of the rod down a little? And thanks that really helps me out, it is even cheaper then the ones from Ecklers.
11-18-2012, 02:17 PM
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I would agree the powergrid endlinks are on the expensive side, But they are a very nice product and the owner/ seller was fantastic to work with, he seemed quite knowledgeable and upfront. As for the product, they are quiet and very quality made. I have them connected to addco sway bars with zero problems, had the setup for about 15k miles with zero issues..... daily driving, and a few auto-x's already
11-18-2012, 02:52 PM
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Fuzzy- I just want to make sure the link is correct since it is for a miata. If so then im in. They will fit front and rear? Do I have to do any mod to the car or sway bar to make them fit or just throw them right in and adjust? Did you have to cut the length of the rod down a little? And thanks that really helps me out, it is even cheaper then the ones from Ecklers.
So, to summarize: yes, the link I posted contains endlinks that will fit front and rear. I cut down the entire set (basically took the flanged ends off the links and shortened the rod a little) because I'm very much lowered.
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07-19-2013, 11:37 AM
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Couple different links in this thread. Is this last for the supra the same as miata and will work with our cars? I think I may need to get these my fronts keep getting loose. might as well upgrade rears while I am at it.
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07-19-2013, 12:17 PM
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Unknown. The center section will work, but I don't know what the end bolt diameter is. If it's the same as the Miata (which is the same as the CTS-V--12mm AFAIK), it will work. If its 14mm, like the Corvette, you'll have to drill out your mounting holes like everyone with the Z06 endlinks has done.
07-19-2013, 03:15 PM
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Isn't the CTS-V 10mm and the Corvette 12mm? Supra and Miata listed as 10mm. I have the Miata links waiting to be installed.
http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar_price.asp
http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar_price.asp
07-19-2013, 04:02 PM
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Isn't the CTS-V 10mm and the Corvette 12mm? Supra and Miata listed as 10mm. I have the Miata links waiting to be installed.
http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar_price.asp
http://www.powergridinc.com/swaybar_price.asp
